How To Nail Man on the Street Interviews

Issue #314 | Feb. 11, 2025

Greetings from New Orleans, where I just went to the Super Bowl, without actually going to the Super Bowl. I’ve spent over a decade doing man on the street interviews, turning my insufferable FOMO into a full-time job.

I enjoy asking complete strangers deeply uncomfortable questions, like whether they’ve uncovered the full potential of their penis or how many abortions they’ve caused. I’ve done this at political rallies where I’m actively trying not to get killed. At protests where I’m dodging tear gas. Even at massive cultural events where my biggest fear is running out of storage on my phone.

I got my start at Mic and Vox, diving headfirst into chaotic spaces: Trump rallies, feminist marches, congressional hallways, and Vegas nightclubs. I asked people about everything from reproductive rights to masculinity to the absurdities of American politics.

Since then, I’ve taken these skills everywhere. I co-founded Hotties for Harris and helped influencers make election-related man on the street content. There is an art to ambushing unsuspecting men on the street with questions no one has ever asked them before.

The internet changes constantly. Zuckerberg and his buddies will probably rewrite the algorithm before you finish reading this. But some things in digital storytelling always hold true. Here are the time-tested, battle-worn, “I learned the hard way” rules for making a great man on the street viral video.

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– Liz Plank, Passionfruit Contributor

PERSONALITIES

My (Dis)Enchantment with Andrew Callaghan

Steven Asarch speaks with the voice of Channel 5.

By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor

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IN THE BIZ

Buzzfeed is planning an AI-powered social media platform.
Instagram is introducing teen accounts with new safety features in India.
Trump ended his legal battle against Twitter over his ban.
U.S. Youtube viewers are gravitating towards long-form video.

PLATFORMS

Roblox Paid Creators Close to $1 Billion in 2024

Creators on Roblox are thriving.

By Charlotte Colombo, Passionfruit Contributor

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PLATFORMS

Android Users Can Now Download TikTok From Its Website

That just leaves iPhone users.

By Charlotte Colombo, Passionfruit Contributor

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JOB BOARD

Almost Friday Media is looking for a Junior Youtube Producer.
Situation is looking for a Content Creator.
Donut Media is looking for a Video Writer.
Zeno Group is looking for a Content Creator.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

This week, Passionfruit’s Reactorverse podcast welcomes Ari and Denise from The Media Knights. Coming from a background of performing arts and a passion for storytelling, Ari and Denise have made their footprint in the reaction space with their insightful commentary and open-minded nature.

They chatted with us about their concerns for YouTube’s changing standards, never-before-seen first reactions and their motivations. Check it out!